Fan abuse causes Josh Hamilton's wife to call security

6:18 PM,
Apr. 6, 2013

Josh Hamilton reacts after striking out.

Written by

Bob Nightengale
Gannett

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Katie Hamilton, the wife of Los Angeles Angels right fielder Josh Hamilton, was forced to call stadium security because of the fan abuse Friday during the Texas Rangers' home opener.

Katie Hamilton and the kids remained in their seats the entire game, Josh Hamilton said, with two security guards present during the entire game. There were no ejections, the Rangers said.

"She had to call security just because people were getting ugly,'' Josh Hamilton said prior to Saturday's game. "It's cool to get ragged on about normal things, but when you get a little swearing and jawing ...